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Herrick’s story
Herrick in pictures
3 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
HerrickSD
A town of 73.
Population
73
residents
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
41.9
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Small town
73 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Herrick. Another town gets a different order.
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Herrick has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
37″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter14–34°
Spring35–58°
Summer59–83°
Fall38–61°
Oct 10
typical first frost
May 3
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Herrick is
Herrick beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 10.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better14 too close to call10 worse
| What stands out | Herrick | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88.3% | 84.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.7% | 12.7% |
Community Memorial Hospital
7.1 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 43% of U.S. communities.
43risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesInland floodingTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Landmarks
2 places in Herrick on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Herrick
Town in South Dakota, United States
Herrick is a town in Gregory County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 74 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 74
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,162 ft
- ZIP code
- 57538
- Area code
- 605